The succulent is still short and thin even in the growing season, so how do you grow it plump and tender?

In the case of a succulent that is not growing, a short period without growth may be due to the succulent's dormancy period or its acclimatization period, but this is only short-term lack of growth, so we can first learn about the succulent's growth habits and see whether the succulent is in a dormant period. If the succulent you are growing has shown no sign of growth for more than half a year, it is basically all because of one reason, and that is poor roots. If we want the succulent to resume growth, we need to repot it and check. It is now spring, which is exactly a good time to repot succulents, and after trimming the roots, the succulent will also acclimatize very quickly.

After about two years, succulents need repotting and fresh soil, because by then the fleshy plant's root system is already very developed and may have filled the entire container, with almost no nutrients left in the soil, or the soil may even have become compacted, which is very bad for drainage and air permeability. If root rot or white powder on the roots and other problems are found, you must repot and change the soil, and check whether it is caused by pests or pathogens. If necessary, the roots and even part of the stem need to be cut off and new roots grown again.

When you decide to repot, completely stop watering one to two weeks in advance. Repotting when the soil is dry minimizes damage to the root system; healthy roots will tightly grip moist soil, and if the soil is moist, the healthy roots are very likely to be damaged when you clean the soil around the roots. When you decide to repot, completely stop watering one to two weeks in advance. Repotting when the soil is dry minimizes damage to the root system; healthy roots will tightly grip moist soil, and if the soil is moist, the healthy roots are very likely to be damaged when you clean the soil around the roots.

Never use a container that is not breathable and has no drainage holes to grow succulents. It is not breathable and also easily accumulates water, which very easily causes the fleshy plant to suffer root rot and black rot. When mixing soil, try to add granules that do not easily break down, such as maifan stone, volcanic rock, and coal cinders, these hard-textured granules with good air permeability, because even when repotting they can be reused, do not break down, and do not compact, which helps the roots absorb nutrients and air.

If you want the succulent to grow larger, you must first grow the root system well. When potting, use a somewhat larger flowerpot so that the root system has enough space to grow. A small pot will restrict root growth, so if you want the succulent to grow larger, do not use a small pot. With a developed root system, it is very easy for the succulent to grow larger. It is now the succulent's growing season, and fertile soil helps the succulent grow quickly. Some succulent growers increase the proportion of granular soil in the mix, but granular soil does not contain many nutrients, so it is not suitable for small succulent seedlings.

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